Disciple Now - Finding Leaders For Your Disciple Now

By Jamie Starrett

One of the biggest keys to any successful Disciple now weekend is finding the correct leaders. These are the people whom you will entrust with much of your weekend. And if you want your vision to become reality, they are the ones who will make it happen. So how do you ensure that you find the right leaders that will make your event all that you hoped it would be? That is what we will address in this article so that you can make the right decision when it comes to who you will bring in as leaders for your event.

The first suggestion I have when it comes to finding leaders is to find people you already know. There are usually two ways to go about this. One is to allow the small group leaders in your ministry also lead the groups for your disciple now weekend. This has many benefits. For one they already have relationships with your students. But also they understand how you work and what you expect from them. The other option is to think through former students who are now in college or may be working but could come in for a weekend. This is a great option because you give them an opportunity to serve and lead and once again you know them well. This is honestly the most popular option.

The next thing you have to consider is setting high standards. Just because someone is available does not mean that they will be good. A lot of people have free time, which can be helpful but they may not have integrity or any biblical knowledge. You need to be careful when you choose leaders and set high expectations in making your decisions. Then you need to communicate those high expectations. Do not settle for second best. I am not going to give you a list of qualities and qualifications but do not fall into the trap of scrambling for leaders and thinking that no one will want to help so you must just choose who ever is near by. With that we come to our last point.

Keep an open mind about what makes a great leader. I am not cancelling out my last point, just simply offering some clarification to help you keep from making a drastic mistake. When I told you to set high standards you probably immediately got an idea of what type of person makes a great leader. But I have been amazed how people who I never would have thought of made the best leaders. They were not "cool" and they definitely were not young, but students loved them and they had a massive impact. So ask for God to lead you and give you wisdom so you can make the correct decision.

Choosing your leaders may be the most important decision you make in planning your Disciple Now weekend and should be taken very seriously. Hopefully these steps will help you make these decicions wisely and effectively.

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Jamie Starrett is a passionate youth pastor with years of experience reaching the students in his community. He is also a loving father and husband.

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